Women's issues/gender studies

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Article Abstract:

A mother discusses her experience when falling out of favor with her child. She said the practice can hurt a parents feelings, but she has found that a child's silent treatment soon will pass. She suggests parents find something else to occupy their time when a child shuns a parent.

Happily remarried

Article Abstract:

The steps that women can take to create a cohesive family unit after a remarriage include allowing their children and their new husband to develop a relationship at their own pace and creating new family traditions.

Checks and balances

Article Abstract:

A woman describes how she and her husband have different attitudes toward balancing their checkbooks. Most couples seem to experience this same problem. The best solution may be to keep separate accounts.